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Music Live nowMichael Prentky's sad boy:ADD:apocalypse album release
Scullers Jazz Club
Michael Prentky Bio Michael Prentky is a musical omnivore and polyglot on trombone. His debut album sad boy:ADD:apocalypse (Fall 2025) is described as "intense but... satisfying as it is daring" (Noah Shaffer WBUR). The music combines disparate interests such as Frank Zappa, Klezmer and Vijay Iyer. His follow up project is an original klezmer brass band; dreaming to usher klezmer into the 21st century. As a freelancer, navigating performances with rapper 50 Cent, Mozambican Funk band Kina Zor茅 (featured on NPR Tiny Desk), avante-garde jazz with the Walking Clich茅 Sextet, or Balkan Romani music with Sarma Brass Band requires an adventurous and reliable musicianship. sad boy:ADD:apocalypse description sad boy:ADD:apocalypse is an epic Zappa-esque suite for a strings, brass and rhythm section. This mammoth odyssey, six years in the making, is Prentky's unwavering commitment to authenticity. The writing is lush, emotive, wistful and cathartic creating powerfully immersive live performances. Prentky's sonic worlds showcase his eclectic interests: dreamy Beach House guitar riffs, avant-pop orchestral strings, breakbeat klezmer, pacific brass chorales, confessional poetry and raucous instrumental frenzies. , "rdquo" -> the subject matter is intense, but Prentky's music is as satisfying as it is daring" - Noah Schaffer WBUR (Boston's NPR) , "rdquo" -> Deep revealing of some personal feelings on these tracks, it's a very nice work" Ken Field WMBR (MIT Radio) listen to sad boy:ADD:apocalypse here All GA sections (Main Floor GA & Miles Davis Mezzanine) will be seated by host and are first come, first served (other than where a reserved sign is posted to table). If you require special seating, please call the venue for accommodations no later than 48 hours prior to show date. Please note: If you do not purchase all seats at a table, other customers may be seated with you. The dinner/show option is not being offered for this performance. Scullers has a menu consisting of small plate-type items and we also have a full bar. The Fusion Lounge on the 3rd floor of the hotel opens at 5:15pm and has an a la carte menue, as well as full bar service. Reservations not required. ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-EXCHANGEABLE.
Musicin 1 minDermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods Tour
MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:30pm All Ages *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Bags must not exceed a maximum size of 12"x6"x12". All bags, regardless of size, are subject to search by security. Lighters are not allowed in the venue and there is absolutely NO SMOKING OR VAPING allowed per the city of Boston Ordinances. Any smoking or vaping will result in IMMEDIATE EJECTION from the event. Any medication must be accompanied by proof of prescription. This list of prohibited items is subject to change at the discretion of venue management.
SportsTomorrowBoston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals
TD Garden
Guests attending TD Garden events are advised that only small bags, clutches, crossbodies, and wristlets measuring 6"x4"x1.5" or smaller are permitted into the arena. Laptops, tablets, backpacks, luggage, briefcases, outside food/beverages, cameras, and like articles will be strictly prohibited from the facility. Cameras of any kind and video recording devices, other than cell phones, are not permitted.* All guests may be subject to search of their person and/or possessions. Please review the TD Garden Policies before coming to the arena: https://www.tdgarden.com/policies *Policies and restrictions vary by show/concert/event and subject to change.
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Your guide to this weekend in Boston
11 spots are on the Place to Be radar this weekend in Boston. The hottest is Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins at TD Garden (hot right now, 76/100), followed by The Sports Museum Tour & Boston Bruins Heritage Hall and Mt. Joy 2026: Celebrating 10 Years Of Mt. Joy. The board leans music and sports. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.
Top spots this weekend
- 1Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins 路 TD Garden 路 Sun 20 Sept 路 Hot right now76
- 2The Sports Museum Tour & Boston Bruins Heritage Hall 路 The Sports Museum 路 Sun 20 Sept 路 Hot right now66
- 3Mt. Joy 2026: Celebrating 10 Years Of Mt. Joy 路 TD Garden 路 Sat 19 Sept65
- 4Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals 路 TD Garden 路 Sun 20 Sept65
- 5Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods Tour 路 MGM Music Hall at Fenway 路 Sat 19 Sept61
- 6Undertale - The Determination Symphony World Tour 路 Boch Center Wang Theatre 路 Sat 19 Sept61
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What's on this weekend in Boston?
11 spots are on the Place to Be radar this weekend in Boston. The biggest are Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins at TD Garden (76/100), The Sports Museum Tour & Boston Bruins Heritage Hall at The Sports Museum (66/100), Mt. Joy 2026: Celebrating 10 Years Of Mt. Joy at TD Garden (65/100).
What is the biggest event in Boston this weekend?
Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Sun 20 Sept. It scores 76 out of 100 on the radar, the hot right now tier.
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